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Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

What most people say is that cats are peeing to "get back at us" when they pee outside of their litter box. While it may be annoying and frustrating to come home to cat pee, it's important for cat owners to understand that the cat is trying to communicate something to us. With a bit of investigative work, you should be able to determine the reason why and eliminate the cause...

6 Ways to Naturally Get Rid of Pet Odors In Your Home

Being a pet parent is very rewarding. It's so great to be greeted at the door by our furry friends after a long day away! However, we'd like wagging tails, purrs and kisses to be our only greeting...and, not unwanted pet odors. Here are 6 ways to naturally get rid of pet odors in your home. These are all methods that I've found to be very effective in my own home. OPE...

3 Secrets To Getting the Most From Your Pet Sitter

Let's be real...hiring a professional pet sitter is an expense. And, it can add-up when you need pet care over several days/weeks. So, you'll want to maximize the value you get from every pet visit. Here are my insider's 3 Secrets to getting the most from your pet sitter. CHOOSE THE RIGHT LENGTH OF TIME You might be tempted to opt for the shortest length of ...

FIV What You Need To Know – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, affects cats worldwide. FIV is the most-similar to human HIV. Symptoms sometimes do not manifest until up to a year after contracting the virus. Once it begins to manifest the cat's immune system is weakened greatly, which leads them at risk for other diseases. FIV is not typically fatal for cats, as they can live relatively healthily as ...

This Story Will Make You Think Twice Before Boarding Your Pets

As pet parents, we have several options for care of our pets whenever we must be away from home. And, we always want the best for our furry babies, so we do our due diligence in researching the very best choice. Boarding your pets is a popular choice. I'm writing this post in hopes to help with your research to consider something you might not otherwise put into the mix wh...

Moving With Your Cat – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Moving house can be an exciting time! However, it can also bring lots of stress. This stress not only affects the humans in our household, but, it affects our pets, as well. Cats can be particularly sensitive to changes in surroundings. In this blog, I'll share with you some tips for making the move with as minimal stress to your kitty, as possible. Preparing For Travel:...

Something You Should Know About In-Your-Home Pet Sitting…

When you choose us for in-your-home pet sitting rather than boarding, you might not realize the terrific additional services that are included for free. These services can be worth hundreds....to thousands....of dollars! I'd like to site a recent example of how our in-your-home pet sitter caught a serious problem that could have had disastrous outcome, if she hadn't bee...

What You Need For Your New Kitten – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

You're bringing home a new kitten! Congratulations on your new fur baby! Here's a list of basic supplies you'll need to make sure your new kitten has everything she needs to be comfortable in her new home. Food and Water You'll want to select low-lipped food and water dishes to ensure your tiny kitten can access rations. Even a small plate for food can work well. Prov...

Should My Pet Come on Vacation or Stay at Home?

When your pet is your best friend, it's tempting to bring him everywhere with you. Sometimes, however, bringing your pet on vacation isn't the best idea for you or your furry friend. It's important to take your pet's needs and your vacation plans into consideration. If you decide to leave your pet at home, there are a few steps you can follow to ensure a more comfortable ti...

Unusual Cat Products ft. Uncommon Goods – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Is your kitty BORED with the same ol', same ol' toys? TIRED of the same bedding? Looking for something to PERK-UP her whiskers? Here are some unusual cat products that might just put a spring in your kitty's step, again! CAT BEDS: Your kitty will be sleeping in style with a cozy, comfy and unique pet bed! SCRATCH PADS: Gone are the days of simplis...

If you are a cat owner, you've likely struggled with the age-old issue of your cat scratching on your chairs, sofas, ottomans, etc. And, you're used to hearing the unwanted, distinct sound of claws on fabric. Fortunately, I've found some easy and fairly cost-effective methods to deter my cat from continuing to shred my furniture. Interested to hear? Then, just keep readin...

5 DIY Cat Treat Recipes for Thanksgiving – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Looking to bake-up some LOVE for your feline over the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are some tried-and-true recipes to give you some inspurration!
HOMEMADE SALMON AND OAT TREATS My cats (and dog!) LOVE anything with seafood. If your felines are the same, then try baking these crunchy treats for them. And, they have the added, hidden appeal of catnip! Check out the re...

How to Select the Best Halloween Costume for Your Pet – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

It's Halloween season, everyone! I know most of you have been dying to dress up your pets and have been anticipating an excuse to do so. With that in mind here are some things to consider before buying the future Halloween costume for your pets. There are a few pets that will happily wear the Halloween costumes for us, but for most of us we have a hard time coercing them...

How to Introduce a New Cat into the House – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

How to Introduce a New Cat into the House!
Getting a new pet is pretty exciting but can also be exhausting. You are introducing your cat to a totally new environment, which can stress the cat out and give them a few unwanted coping mechanisms. Even the ride home for a cat can be slightly traumatizing. During the ride home you should avoid reckless driving and blaring ...

How to Hide a Litter Box – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

If you're the proud caretaker of kitties, you know that a necessary evil that comes along with them is the litter box. The daily scooping, refilling, repurchase, etc. And, the many choices there are to make with a seemingly simple task: What's the best type of litter? What's the best scoop? How many litter boxes? What size litter box? ...and,
Where do I put the litter...

The “Scoop” About Litter Box Issues

The "Scoop" about Litter Box Issues
Today we’re tackling the sometimes smelly litter box issues. Most cats use it with ease, but there are some tips and tricks you need to make sure they have the right accommodations for successful use.
Location of Litter Box:
Firstly, you need to decide where the litter box will end up. It is best to put it in a quiet and safe area in...

What You Need To Know If Your Durham Dog or Cat Bites Someone

What You Need To Know If Your Durham
Dog or Cat Bites Someone
One of our biggest fears as a pet owner is that our beloved Durham dog or cat will bite someone. Every animal is capable of this act. What triggers this aggressive behavior is topic for another blog. Here, I'll detail what you can expect if your dog or cat bites someone. I hope that by having this information...

What is the Best Collar Color for your Cat?

What is the Best Collar Color for your Cat?
You love your kitty and can’t imagine anything happening to him or her, right? Well, then you may be shocked to learn that approximately 7-million pets go missing each year in the USA. What is probably even more shocking is to learn that only approximately 0nly 5% of cats are returned to their home (whereas 25% of dogs are reported a...

How to Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree

How to Cat Proof Your Christmas Tree
Naturally, cats love trees. They must be euphoric when they spot that tree with all of those dangling and glittering things. I’m sure they’re thinking that they have just struck the cat toy lottery! Okay, so cats may not really understand the purpose of a Christmas tree and they certainly don’t understand that those shiny bulbs aren’t h...

Is It Normal For My Cat To Have Dandruff? – Lucy’s Pet Care

My Cat Has Dandruff. What’s going on?
Did you know that just like humans, cats can have dandruff for a variety of reasons? Dandruff is a common skin condition that is distinguished by the manifestation of small, white flakes of skin in the fur. Dandruff, to a large extent, is normal. In most cases owners will not even notice it, unless it becomes excessive. Dandruff isn...